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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Evanston to hire outside firm to investigate response to sexual harassment allegations

July 20, 2021

Evanston will engage an outside firm to conduct an impartial investigation into the handling of allegations of sexual harassment among beachfront workers, the city announced Monday.  The announcement...

Students and Evanston residents walk on the beach near the Segal Visitors Center.

City employees describe culture of sexual misconduct on Evanston beaches

July 18, 2021

Dozens of women who have served as lifeguards and other beach employees in Evanston alleged that sexual misconduct has run rampant among employees, often involving underage girls, WBEZ reported Friday. The...

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North Shore Mosquito Abatement District finds West Nile virus mosquitoes in Evanston

July 15, 2021

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District found the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Evanston this year, according to a Thursday news release. A batch of mosquitoes collected by NSMAD...

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Evanston Pride Celebrations to take place Saturday after rain cancellations in June

July 14, 2021

Evanston Pride Celebrations will take place this Saturday after Evanston Pride Inc. postponed two of its events late last month following multiple severe weather and tornado warnings.  The Pride Celebration...

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City Council to vote on mobile food vendors on Evanston beaches

July 13, 2021

After discussion with the Evanston Health and Human Services Department last night, City Council will vote in two weeks on whether to begin allowing mobile food vendors at city parks and beaches. Currently,...

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